Building Drummers.
Building Character.
Building Legacy.
Grand Opening - free
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
The doors are officially open. Come celebrate with us.
Kansas City Drum Academy is hosting its Grand Opening at the historic Mutual Musicians Foundation
Location: Mutual Musicians Foundation
1823 Highland Ave | Kansas City, MO 64108
Time: 12 Noon – 1 PM
Come see what KCDA is all about!
What to Expect:
🥁 Student drumline performance showcase 🎓 KCDA presentation 📋 On-site registration & enrollment 💬 Parent Q&A — bring your questions, we'll have answers
🎁 Grand Opening Special — May 2nd Only Register on Grand Opening day or before and receive: ✅ 1 FREE trial class ✅ Registration fee just $10 (normally $25)
This offer expires at the end of Grand Opening day. After May 2nd it's gone — no exceptions.
Spots are limited. sign Up to secure your spot using the form below.
About Kansas City Drum Academy
Kansas City Drum Academy was founded to give young musicians in Kansas City a professional, structured, and inspiring environment to develop their craft. Located inside the legendary Mutual Musicians Foundation on 18th & Vine — a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of Kansas City jazz — our students don't just learn to play. They learn to perform, to lead, and to carry on a tradition of musical excellence that has defined this city for over a century.
We offer drumline training and private drum set instruction for students ages 5 and up. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already has experience, Kansas City Drum Academy meets them where they are and takes them further than they imagined.
Support the Movement
Help us keep music education alive in Kansas City. Every dollar goes directly toward instruments, programming, and student development.
Tuition
Try It First — Free Trial Class
Not sure if KCDA is the right fit? Come find out.
Each student’s first class is a free trial — all we ask is a $25 fee at the door to cover registration and drumsticks. If you decide to enroll, that $25 goes directly toward your first month's tuition. Nothing lost — just a head start.
Note: All students “MUST” register then enroll on the registration page
Programs
(simply hover over the program that you want to enroll in, then click to checkout )
Meet Your Instructor — Tyree Johnson
Tyree Johnson, known throughout Kansas City as "Tyree the Drummer," is a professional drummer, a pillar of the KC drumline community for 20+ years with decades of experience in performing with live bands and teaching across the city.
In 2022, Tyree was selected to be featured in a documentary presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center — "Where Jazz Lives: The Kansas City Edition" — a distinction that reflects both his artistry and his deep roots in Kansas City's music community. He is 3x Guitar Drum Off District Winner and has also led his previous drumlines to win drum competitions and parades.
As the founder of Kansas City Drum Academy, Tyree brings professional-level instruction, real-world performance experience, and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of Kansas City musicians.
His students don't just learn drums. They learn discipline, confidence, and what it means to be a musician.
Where We Are
Kansas City Drum Academy is proud to call the Mutual Musicians Foundation home.
1823 Highland Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District
A National Historic Landmark where legends like Count Basie and Charlie Parker built their craft — now home to the next generation of Kansas City drummers.
our REFERRAL program 🥁
Refer a friend to Kansas City Drum Academy and get 50% off your next month when they enroll for their first month of lessons.
How it works:
Tell a family about KCDA
Have them add your name in the referral field on the enrollment form
Once they pay for their first month, your 50% discount is applied automatically
It's that simple. The more you spread the word, the more your community saves.
sign up is free
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